Solace

The path is rocky
That leads me out of the dark
And into the light


Written:  September 11, 2009 9:01 A.M.

Inspired by:  Raul Moreno's contest - A Haiku on the photo in his blog
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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October 7, 2009 at 8:29 AM
Lainie! Hi girlfriend! Such a beautiful haiku. Hope all is well by you. Just stopping by to thank you for your sweetest comment. Of course, it is way too kind as truth is you write much better than me!!! But still in all it was a lovely compliment and I thank you dearly. Big hugs to you! Miss you!!! Love, shar xoxoxo
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September 17, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Thanks for stopping by and answering my blog question. Your writing is indeed diverse. Of course, that's part of what makes you so talented. Again, good luck in the contest with this poem. Have a good day my friend. Karen
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September 12, 2009 at 6:57 PM
What an inspirational view. In in that journey one finds hope as you end with light in this poem. Nice one! Good luck in the contest. Blessings to you. Karen
Kendrick Avatar
September 11, 2009 at 4:31 PM
God speed in the contest. Much thought went into the penned words. Sara
Mason Avatar
September 11, 2009 at 9:48 AM
My goodness, you've been making up for lost time today ... LOL ... great to see your writes again and good luck in the contest !!
Freeman Avatar
September 11, 2009 at 9:39 AM
Yes, it always is, isn't it. Good write, Sincerely Moses
Jordan Avatar
September 11, 2009 at 8:55 AM
Elaine this is surely the winner - is in my book anyhow - straight to my faves Laine - God Bless, mj
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September 11, 2009 at 7:13 AM
what a great piece, nice for Raul's contest. i love the flow of words. thanks for your constant encouragement. i hope to put up a trbte piece for you soon. I love you, your poetic passion and prowess are distinct. hope you have read my poem tribte to the top twenty super soupers' Love, Adeleke
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September 11, 2009 at 7:12 AM
Elaine, great haiku and inspiration! I think we can all relate to rocky roads that eventually lead us into the light. Good luck in the contest. Krista
Richards Avatar
September 11, 2009 at 7:08 AM
Such hope and inspiration in such a few short words! Nicely comforting!! ~ Good luck, Elaine!~love, Carrie
Austin Avatar
September 11, 2009 at 6:57 AM
Hooray! Elaine is back. Nice, spiritual haiku. Love, daver
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